| Muslim and Christian Women in Dialogue: The Case of Northern Nigeria Contributor(s): Francis, James M. M. (Editor), McGarvey Ola, Kathleen (Author) |
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ISBN: 3039114174 ISBN-13: 9783039114177 Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publis OUR PRICE: $117.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Religion | Ecumenism & Interfaith |
| Dewey: 305.488 |
| LCCN: 2008043786 |
| Series: Religions and Discourse |
| Physical Information: 450 pages |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Observations about dialogue and about the theology of religions are common enough these days, but they are rarely grounded in the analysis of a particular reality and are therefore of little help to practitioners. This book, on the other hand, gives an exhaustive documentation of the background and the actual situation of Muslim-Christian relations in Northern Nigeria before proceeding to proposals for understanding the contribution of women's discourse in the development of dialogue and to a feminist theology of religions. Drawing from her empirical findings in Northern Nigeria as well as some feminist insights, the author suggests an approach to other religions, grounded in people's lived experience and a shared commitment to justice, peace and transformed human relations. Recognizing the limitations of some pluralist theories, she suggests a feminist-ethical approach to religious pluralism. The practicality and feasibility of such an approach are shown as she elaborates on its possible application in the concrete context of Northern Nigeria. |